Crossroads of Conjure: The Roots and Practices of Granny Magic, Hoodoo, Brujera, and Curanderismo (Rasbold Katrina)(Paperback)

Crossroads of Conjure: The Roots and Practices of Granny Magic, Hoodoo, Brujera, and Curanderismo (Rasbold Katrina)(Paperback)

Journey into the fascinating world of American South folk

Working Conjure: A Guide to Hoodoo Folk Magic (Sen Moise Hoodoo)(Paperback)

Conjure, also known as Hoodoo or Rootwork, is an old, powerful, and increasingly popular system of North American folk magic. Conjure's roots derive primarily from West and Central African spiritual traditions, but it has also been influenced by Christianity, Jewish mysticism, and Native American

Old Style Conjure: Hoodoo, Rootwork, & Folk Magic (Casas Starr)(Paperback)

'Starr Casas is the real deal. Anyone seeking to comprehend conjure and benefit from its powerful magic would do well to read Old Style Conjure.'--Judika Illes, author of Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells and many other books Featuring rituals, spells, and home recipes, the book provides useful

A History of Magic and Witchcraft: Sabbats, Satan and Superstitions in the West (Timbers Frances)(Paperback)

Broomsticks and cauldrons, familiars and spells: magic and witchcraft conjures a vivid picture in our modern-day imagination. While much of our understanding is rooted in superstition and myth, the history of magic and witchcraft offers a window into the past. It illuminates the lives of ordinary

Heka: The Practices of Ancient Egyptian Ritual and Magic (Rankine David)(Paperback)

The religious and magical practices of the ancient Egyptians have had a profound and lasting effect on the world. Egypt has been described as the 'mother of magicians'. To appreciate the Egyptian view of magic, we need to accept that to the Egyptians magic was not considered strange or eccentric,

Hoodoo: Folk Magic (Patterson Rachel)(Paperback)

Pagan Portals - Hoodoo is an introduction to the magical art, detailing what Hoodoo is and how to work with it as well as offering recipes and other ideas. The book details the author's personal experiences with Hoodoo, deities, beliefs and the magical practices along with information on various

The Union of Isis and Thoth: Magic and Initiatory Practices of Ancient Egypt (Ellis Normandi)(Paperback)

An initiatic guide to temple construction on the spiritual and physical planes - Details the initiations for consecrating yourself as a divine vessel - Guides you in building a sacred inner temple for connecting with the gods of Egypt - Delivers shamanic journeys and initiations on ascension,

The Enduring Ancient Egyptian Musical System: Theory and Practice (Gadalla Moustafa)(Paperback)

Discover the cosmic roots of Egyptian musical, vocal, and dancing rhythmic forms. Learn the fundamentals (theory and practice) of music in the typical Egyptian way: simple, coherent, and comprehensive. Review a detailed description of the major Egyptian musical instruments, playing techniques,

Sacred Energies of the Sun and Moon: Shamanic Rites of Curanderismo (Buenaflor Erika)(Paperback)

A practical guide to ancient Mesoamerican solar and lunar rites for healing and transformation - Details shamanic rituals and practices for each period of the day, including dawn, sunrise, noon, sunset, and midnight, to best harness the energies of the sun, night sun, and moon for specific

Ceremonial Magic - A Guide to the Mechanisms of Ritual (Regardie Israel)(Paperback / softback)

A detailed exploration and analysis of the practice of the Western magical tradition. The proper working of ritual is at the heart of the Western magical tradition. This book shows exactly how ceremonial techniques can be used to concentrate and harness the enormous psychic and spiritual potential

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic (Cunningham Scott)(Paperback)

Practice an ancient magic that is both natural and powerful--the elemental Earth magic of crystals, stones, and metals. This comprehensive and clear guidebook by Scott Cunningham has introduced over 200,000 readers to the secrets of over 100 gems and metals. Learn how to find and cleanse stones and

Orpheus and the Roots of Platonism (Uzdavinys Algis)(Paperback)

Roots and Soul of the Chinese People (Xu Jun)(Paperback / softback)

The Roots & Soul of the Chinese People is a brave and ambitious attempt by author Mr Xu Jun to connect the dots between the 'socialist core values' drawing on Marxism espoused and promoted by the Communist Party of China (CPC) today with China's long cultural heritage - including Confucianism,

Celtic Magic (Conway D. J.)(Paperback)

Celtic magic. These words conjure up images of Druids and mystical oak groves, daring Irish warriors, fairies, elves, and ancient deities who took an active part in the lives of the people who worshipped them. Practical and easy to understand, Celtic Magic offers important features that

The Magic Ten and Beyond: Daily Spiritual Practice for Greater Peace and Well-Being (Gannon Sharon)(Paperback)

From the co-founder of the yoga method that launched yoga into the mega-popular mind-body practice that it is today (the Jivamukti method), here is a simple guide to developing your own individualized daily spiritual practice for greater peace and well-being.This powerful little book from legendary

Air Magic (Taylor Astrea)(Paperback)

Inspire Your Craft with the History, Lore, and Practice of Air Magic Filled with spells, rituals, meditations, and correspondences, this impressive entry in Llewellyn's Elements of Witchcraft series strengthens your connection to the element of air. Astrea Taylor presents amazing methods for

Taoist Shaman: Practices from the Wheel of Life (Chia Mantak)(Paperback)

The shamanic roots of Taoist practice - Explains the principles of the Taoist Medicine Wheel, including the Five Elements, the animals of the Chinese zodiac, and the trigrams of the I Ching - Includes exercises from the 'Wheel of Love' to access the Tao of Ecstasy - Contains illustrated teaching

Quaker Roots and Branches (Lampen John)(Paperback)

Quaker Roots and Branches explores what Quakers call their 'testimonies' - the interaction of inspiration, faith and action to bring change in the world. It looks at Quaker concerns around the sustainability of the planet, peace and war, punishment, and music and the arts in the past and today. It

The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Frazer James George)(Paperback)

A classic study of the beliefs and institutions of mankind, and the progress through magic and religion to scientific thought, The Golden Bough has a unique status in modern anthropology and literature. First published in 1890, The Golden Bough was eventually issued in a twelve-volume edition

The History and Practice of Magic (Christian Paul)(Paperback)

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting,

Libyan Revolution and its Aftermath(Paperback / softback)

A wide-ranging account of the roots, trajectory, and consequences of Libya's '17 February

The Training & Work of an Initiate (Fortune Dion)(Paperback)

Traces the ancient Qabalistic, Greek, and Egyptian roots of the Western esoteric systems, and how the initiation tradition has been handed down from adept to neophyte. Dion Fortune reveals both the broad outlines and underlying principles of these systems. Includes a new introduction by Gareth

Mindfulness of Breathing: A Practice Guide and Translations (Analayo)(Paperback)

Buddhist scholar and teacher Bhikkhu Anālayo explores the practice of mindfulness of breathing in the sixteen steps of the Ānāpānasati Sutta. This is an authoritative, practice-orientated elucidation of a foundational Buddhist text, useful to meditators whatever their tradition or background

Night-Gaunts and Other Tales of Suspense (Oates Joyce Carol)(Paperback / softback)

This taut collection stands at the crossroads of sex, violence, and longing - and asks us to interrogate the intersection of these impulses within ourselves. Six feverishly unsettling